Mil Spec Monkey created this great new PVC patch for our friends at US PALM.
Swag Monkey
September 9th, 2011TacHacker – DIY Combat Shirts
September 9th, 2011Unfortunately, the Naval Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) doesn’t have an official combat uniform. Rather, units and oftentimes individuals have to provide their own combat fashions. The custom is to take a DCU blouse and have it modified by a tailor (if you’re lucky) by cutting out the torso and inserting a t-shirt or other material. Believe it or not, the first examples that showed up at Natick in the Objective Force Warrior office, years ago were just that. BDU-style sleeves sewn to Under Armour shirts so that the torso, which remains covered by body armor, will remain relatively cooler and dryer thanks to the wicking fabric.
Recently, we were on a CONUS range and observed several Navy personnel. As you can see, three men are visible and the are three different examples of combat-style shirts. There was another guy in the prone, shooting. While you can’t see him, indeed, he is wearing yet a fourth variant. However, out of all of the DIY combat shirts we have ever seen, the example with the hunting camo is by FAR the best.
Shooter Shirt
September 9th, 2011Tactical Distributors has just received a shipment of their new Shooter Shirt. Intended to be worn on hot days at the range, it is a T-shirt style made from a comfortable pima cotton and features a 3â€x4†Velcro sleeve patch for ID or morale patches. The shirt a couple of other discreet features that set it apart such as the TD logo just below the collar on the upper back and TD tag below the Velcro.
Available in Black, Olive Brown (green brown) and Desert Tan, sizes Small – XX-Large.
I Spy Something That Begins With the Letter “V”
September 9th, 2011
If you guessed Tactical Night Vision Company’s Victor DiCosola, then you are right. Now notice, Vic is wearing an FR racing suit. When we asked him about his attire all he would say was, “As for the racing pics, what we can say at this time is TNVC will be seen in some large scale events in the major motorsports arena very soon. More details are forthcoming….”
Sounds intriguing. Can’t wait to find out more.
Whiskey 5 Goes Live
September 8th, 2011Look for our live coverage of New Breed of Warrior 2011 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center Friday and Saturday. We will be meeting with vendors and providing general information as well as new product information.
Glock Replacing Recoil Springs on Gen4 Pistols
September 8th, 2011GLOCK, Inc. is voluntarily replacing the recoil spring assembly (RSA) on its new Gen4 pistols, with the exception of G26 and G27, to ensure all Gen4s perform up to GLOCK demanding specifications. Visit www.teamglock.com/customer-service/recoil-spring-exchange for more information.
NBOW Range Day – Strikemark Targets
September 8th, 2011Strikemark Targets supplied several of their SM-1 targets for use during range day.
Look for a report on an innovative new product from them tomorrow.
NBOW Range Day – PPE
September 8th, 2011
PPE demonstrated their DX3A package. It more than held up to the task it was designed for stopping 9mm, .40, .45 as well as 12 ga shot and slug. It was refreshing to see them chrono the ammo and weapon combo before each set of shots.
After the initial volley, Mike Runella added their Speed Plate to the vest. It is a lightweight PE based plate designed specifically for special threats like 5.7mm.
In a veritable torture test, several attendees were asked to unload a magazine into the vest one after another. Even after all of this, no penetrations.
